"Marked Deck" December 1, 2023

A place to discuss the weekly Wall Street Journal Crossword Puzzle Contest, starting every Thursday around 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please do not post any answers or hints before the contest deadline which is midnight Sunday Eastern time.
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muggleunity
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#181

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Good fun! Got it done!
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DrTom
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#182

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Man this is getting old, week after week I think I see what I have to do but can't interpret what I have to do next. All this with the rest of the Muggle world apparently seeing exactly what they need to.....sigh.
NUDGES!I am always willing to give nudges where needed; metas should be about fun, not frustration. Send me what you have done so far because often you are closer than you think!
Luxmea
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#183

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Ashore? I feel like it's correct and I'm just overthinking things.

Edit: I was not overthinking things! Thanks to the zoom room, went back to my original path and got there. Officially ashore.
Last edited by Luxmea on Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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BarbaraK
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#184

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I'm on the same shore as all the folks who've found something that's clearly part of it and leads to a good answer but still wonder if there's more to it I'm missing.

I again wish the WSJ provided difficulty ratings. If this were labeled 1-2*s, I'd be sure that's it. If it were 4*, I'd know there was more. (Though it still has to be the answer as you can't have an intermediate step give you something that fits the prompt perfectly.)
If you want help with a meta, feel free to PM me. The more specific you are about what you have and what you want, the more likely I can help without spoiling.

(And if I help you win a mug, I’ll be especially delighted.)
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#185

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Solved it right as the Zoom raft set sail - just needed clear eyes and good company to see it! Cheers folks!
Nlobb
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#186

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Ashore!
No bears in my yard, just the occasional alligator or armadillo.,,
Jayboy1
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#187

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On shore!
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#188

Post by ship4u »

Another great zoom session!! Good seeing everyone and thanks for coming on!! Have a great weekend!
Don & Cynthia

We are always happy to get to know other muggles and help in any way! PM's are always welcome. The next best thing to winning a mug is helping a fellow muggle win a mug!
Trey
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#189

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Marion, Jill and I are safely on shore - the Kansas City contingent is enjoying the beach alternative to the real 30 degree wintry mess!
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Janet
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#190

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I got started today and just finished the grid. I am hoping to reach the shore as quickly as others did!
Fogway
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#191

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Thanks to the Zoomers for a nudge. I was able to float safely to shore.

And thanks Don for relating your recent experience on Baker Street.
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ReB
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#192

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Ashore after a tow from the Friday Zoom session.
jimbo1
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#193

Post by jimbo1 »

Ashore.
Being a fan of Martin Scorsese helped confirm.
Chilled Reserva(Freixenet) and savory canapés, please.
lxpeterson
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#194

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Ashore on a rainy night. Maybe a single malt….My taste buds will like that
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Franky_T
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#195

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Ashore, another nice one.
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Relic
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#196

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In the bar with Isaac and a few anonymous Muggles. I have an idea what to focus on but unsure how to interpret it. Will try it on paper to see if that helps. If not, a good night's sleep is Plan B.
Good luck to all for a successful solve. If you see that I'm ashore - rare occasion of late - message me if you'd like a nudge. Be sure to include your progress so I can know better how to assist.

Alan A. and Maggie Muggle
Tcassutt
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#197

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Ashore!
Notbitter
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#198

Post by Notbitter »

Ashore.
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#199

Post by Kjwilson89 »

Ashore
Tina
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#200

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On shore.
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